Equality and art for all

Got dreams of big art and big money? Make both happen by submitting your design for a large-scale mural in downtown Atascadero.

Artists are invited to submit a sketch for a mural competition to celebrate Women's Equality Day in Atascadero. The project will reference the history of Atascadero, which was originally founded in 1913 as "The Women's Republic," a utopian community that would champion women's rights. The successful submission will receive $10,000 to produce a large-scale mural on a wall in downtown Atascadero.

All submissions must be in PDF format and submitted via email to zzappas@gmail.com by Aug. 29, Women's Equality Day. Name, address, email, and telephone of the artist should be attached. All entries will be judged by a panel of regional artists and a local historian. The winner will be announced in a proclamation on Colony Days in October.